Archives for December 2007

"That's over," Quinn said. "We're going to go elsewhere." … [Read more...] about Sabres to end affiliation with Amerks

'Reportedly, a main point of contention between the Sabres and Americans is Buffalo's desire to stock the AHL team with young prospects and not pay for veterans.' … [Read more...] about Affiliation change? Never know

'“It’s going to be weird,” Drew said. “I want to score on him and he wants to stop me. That’s the name of the game. He’s definitely a great goalie. Any way to score would be great. I know if I get shots on the net and I don’t score, he’s going to chirp for awhile.”' … [Read more...] about Miller Time

'“It’s the first time ever besides out on the driveway or on the street or in the basement,” Ryan Miller said. “It should be a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about Millers take sibling rivalry up a notch

'“The wives are probably disappointed we’re leaving two days before the game, so everyone’s probably got a long list of Christmas shopping,” the Buffalo Sabres defenseman said.' … [Read more...] about California trip a novelty for most

Buffalo (12-11-1) at Anaheim (12-12-4) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (12-11-1) at Anaheim Ducks (12-12-4) (The Sports Network) Game notes (MightyDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Anaheim Coverage

The Distraction Lingers (RNews.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“The reason we do it [leave a day early] is you lose the three hours going out [to the west coast],” Lindy Ruff said. “We try to keep them on a normal schedule by getting out there and getting a day of practice in and trying to get your meals in that time frame. I think it helps. I found just if you fly out the day before you just don’t seem to … [Read more...] about Getting in the zone

'For the first time in their professional careers, the siblings will spar when last season's President's Trophy winners face the defending Stanley Cup champions. Drew, Anaheim's sixth-round selection (186th overall), made his NHL debut during the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals and has appeared in 19 games for Anaheim this season, registering two goals and four … [Read more...] about Battle of the brothers

'"We're best friends," Drew said. "He'll do anything for me, and I'll do anything for him. It meant a lot to me that he came to see me play. He hasn't been able to see me play in a long time, so it was a big thing for him to do."' … [Read more...] about Miller brothers will test their relationship when Ducks face Buffalo

If the Buffalo Sabres intend to replace the Anaheim Ducks next season as the National Hockey League parent of the Portland Pirates, it's news to Brian Petrovek, the managing owner/CEO of the AHL team. … [Read more...] about Pirates deny change pending

'On Monday Sexton said it's common knowledge in NHL circles that the Sabres are headed to Portland, Maine.' … [Read more...] about Panthers prefer to stay with Amerks

Pirates deny change pending (Portland Press Herald) Amerks have four 'Reading Power Play' appearances this week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It was definitely a relief,” Afinogenov said of Saturday’s second-period tally in the Buffalo Sabres’ destruction of the Carolina Hurricanes. “I was happy. I got some chances but all the time a guy would make the save, or I would miss the net, hit a post or whatever. Today I scored and I got my feelings turned around a little.”' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov breaks through

'“I think we deserved to win, and I think we deserved to win like that with a big score,” said Sabres right wing Maxim Afinogenov, who scored for the first time in 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Eight more than enough